Chapter 355 The Rose Appointment
Chapter 355 The Rose Appointment
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Two weeks have passed since the last celebration banquet.
It is currently the seventh day of the twelfth lunar month in the Chinese calendar. [December]
There is only one day left until the traditional Chinese festival of Laba.
As the Lesser Cold arrives, snow blankets the branches, casting sparse shadows as the lone flower blooms.
This morning, Ge Xiaolun suddenly received a cryptic message from Qiangwei.
In the message, Rose said she wanted to meet him.
And he brought Mu Xingchen to their original place—the Super God Academy.
Actually, Rose hadn't planned to meet Mu Xingchen, but Morgana said that the force that intercepted the fierce tide a month and a half ago might be the one behind him.
Rose also knew that Mu Xingchen had that purple-haired man in ancient robes backing him up.
Although the master and disciple did not seem to get along, the purple-haired man was definitely Mu Xingchen's greatest asset.
She had no doubt about it.
So this time she wanted to call Mu Xingchen out as well, to ask him what the great god behind him was planning to do to Earth.
She has sold her future for the Earth.
She wouldn't allow anyone else to try and take over the Earth at this time.
But what Rose didn't know was that she had been unwittingly swayed by Morgana.
Because Morgana deliberately told Rose this news.
She was worried about not being able to contact Carlos, so she thought of using his apprentice to get in touch with him.
After all, that old rogue Hua Ye was eyeing her covetously, and she desperately needed a powerful ally to plot something big with her.
In addition, Mu Xingchen also possesses some unknown technologies that Morgana wants to know.
Therefore, she deliberately encouraged Rose from the "side".
Rose, too, was foolishly tricked by Morgana.
She had no idea that Morgana wanted to "invite" Mu Xingchen to "visit" Devil One.
She thought Morgana wanted her to be wary of Mu Xingchen and the forces behind him.
The main reason is that Morgana had previously promised her not to attack China or the Super Soldier Corps.
And Morgana did indeed accomplish this.
China has never been afflicted by demons, and Rose knows very well whose credit is behind this.
That afternoon, Ge Xiaolun brought Mu Xingchen to the Super God Academy.
As for why they arrived so late, it's because they had a meeting before leaving.
Whether it was Lianfeng or the others in the Super Soldier Squad, they all hoped that Ge Xiaolun could bring Qiangwei back from this meeting.
Their Earth does indeed need Rose, a tactical core with spatial abilities, to guard it.
The Super God Academy is located on the outskirts of Juxia City.
The place has been abandoned because of the two years of war.
The college was filled with dead trees and weeds, looking desolate.
In an abandoned pavilion, Rose had been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing that familiar figure, Ge Xiaolun immediately spread his wings and flew over.
However, Mu Xingchen was not in a hurry to see his class monitor.
He walked slowly and leisurely, his eyes constantly glancing around the academy.
It goes without saying that he was sensing whether there were any abnormal changes in the wind around him.
It wasn't that he thought Rose would harm him; he just wanted to guard against those cunning demons.
"Have a seat, there are some things... we might need to talk about."
Seeing Ge Xiaolun rushing towards her excitedly, Qiangwei deliberately put on a cold face.
But her voice seemed to carry a hint of sadness.
I guess it reminded her of their past...
"We haven't seen each other for so long, why do you look so unhappy?"
Seeing Qiangwei's indifferent attitude, Ge Xiaolun's originally high spirits instantly plummeted.
He didn't sit on the pavilion railing; he just stood there staring at the roses.
Looking at the face he had been longing for day and night.
At this moment, Mu Xingchen also walked up to the pavilion and saw that Qiangwei had the same stern face as before.
He immediately gave Ge Xiaolun a wink.
"Unhappy? Ha, along the way I've met some people who are different from what we expected."
Rose gave a self-deprecating laugh and then sat down on the railing of the pavilion first.
"Who?"
Seeing that Qiangwei had sat down, Ge Xiaolun also sat down next to her.
He wasn't unaware of Mu Xingchen's wink, but he couldn't afford to discuss serious matters right now.
Seeing that Ge Xiaolun didn't react, Mu Xingchen didn't urge him anymore, and he also bent down and sat on the railing of the pavilion.
Morgana
Rose didn't mince words and directly mentioned the name.
"This looks like another negotiation. Ha, only... only when I meet with Chenzi and Xinye are I truly satisfied."
Hearing that Qiangwei didn't shy away from that name at all, Ge Xiaolun suddenly felt that she hadn't asked to meet him because she wanted to see him.
He felt that the rose seemed to represent the demons and had come to discuss something with him.
Just like what Lena did back then, it made him feel very uncomfortable.
"We were all too young, we didn't understand many things, and our IQs were lacking."
Rose planned to subtly reveal her purpose.
She hoped that the Super Soldier Corps would support her decision.
Support her becoming the second Demon Queen.
She believed that as long as she could control the Earth, she would surely bring a bright future to human civilization.
"Yes, your IQ is lacking."
Ge Xiaolun added a sentence, but his tone seemed to carry an impatient connotation.
Seeing that Ge Xiaolun's attitude was not right, Qiangwei paused for a moment, preparing to explain to him in detail.
"Evil does not mean evil..."
"Evil is evil!"
Ge Xiaolun didn't give Qiangwei a chance to finish speaking, and interrupted her sharply.
"You do not understand"
"You don't understand!"
When Ge Xiaolun saw that Qiangwei looked like she was going to act as a persuader for the devil, his temper flared up.
"Okay, we've been through a lot together. You did a great job, Xiao Lun. Seeing how much you've grown makes me ashamed."
Seeing Ge Xiaolun's reaction, Qiangwei stopped trying to explain the devil's situation directly.
Instead, she played the emotional card with Ge Xiaolun.
It seems she really learned a lot of brainwashing techniques from Morgana.
"I haven't grown up at all in front of you."
Ge Xiaolun deliberately started swearing.
It seems he wanted to use his attitude to warn Rose not to try to sway his heart.
"There are things that require my help, and things that require your help, do you understand?"
Although she was displeased to see that Ge Xiaolun was unyielding to both soft and hard approaches.
But I still tried my best to persuade him.
Because she wants to take control of the Earth in place of Morgana, something that would be difficult for her to accomplish on her own.
She needs the support and help of the Super Soldier Corps.
"Excuse me, absolutely not! What common ground could I possibly have with the likes of Morgana!"
Ge Xiaolun's tone was heavy, and his stance was firm.
He realized that Rose was representing the demons to negotiate with him, the representative of the Super Soldier Corps.
He was furious and angry because he felt that the red-haired girl who had once been determined to protect her country had left him.
"Okay, okay, you won't listen to a word, will you?"
When Ge Xiaolun confronted her so loudly, Qiangwei couldn't help but frown.
"Okay, speak seriously and think it over carefully before you speak."
Ge Xiaolun calmed himself down and decided to give Qiangwei another chance.
Give her a chance to be "human" again.
Do you know how God divided up the earth?
Rose changed the subject.
It wasn't that she didn't understand what Ge Xiaolun meant, but she didn't want to talk to him about it.
She still felt that the earth needed a powerful god to protect it.
And the best candidate for this god is naturally her, who was born and raised on Earth.
"I don't know, I'll disappoint them!"
Seeing that Qiangwei remained the same as always, Ge Xiaolun's inner flames flared up once more.
"You're awesome, you think you're so awesome! I used to think we were all awesome too."
Seeing that Ge Xiaolun was unwilling to have a proper conversation with her, Qiangwei stood up from the fence in anger.
"Does it matter?!"
At this moment, Ge Xiaolun also got up from the fence and started arguing loudly with Qiangwei.
"Hey? Xiao Lun, let's get down to business."
Seeing that the two looked ready to fight, Mu Xingchen also stood up from the railing.
However, judging from his ashen face, it was clear that he was very dissatisfied with his so-called class monitor.
Because this Du Qiangwei has been trying to defend the devil!
They have completely forgotten their original intentions in meeting and getting together.
If it weren't for the hope that Ge Xiaolun could persuade his "ex" girlfriend to come back and protect the earth.
He started cursing a long time ago!
"We're all too low..."
Rose calmed herself down and decided to continue the previous topic.
"Given your age and your current situation, why can't you be lower?"
Reminded by Mu Xingchen, Ge Xiaolun calmed down his anger.
Do you know what the future of Earth will be like?
Rose was not giving up; she wanted Ge Xiaolun to understand that the Earth was very fragile.
Only under God's protection can the earth have time to grow.
"We're working hard, why don't you join us?!"
Seeing that Qiangwei remained incorrigible, a hint of disappointment welled up in Ge Xiaolun's eyes.
"I'm also trying to find a better way."
Seeing that Ge Xiaolun was determined to protect the Earth in his own way, Qiangwei became anxious.
"Can you prove it?"
Ge Xiaolun couldn't help but roar again; he simply couldn't believe that Rose had been so thoroughly brainwashed by the devil.
"And what proof can you offer?"
Seeing Ge Xiaolun's anger written all over his face, Qiangwei started arguing with him again.
"I can't prove anything, but at least I haven't abandoned my country! I haven't betrayed my comrades! And I haven't forgotten my original intention of joining the Super Soldier Company!"
In a fit of anger, Ge Xiaolun said some unpleasant things.
Rose was rendered speechless by Ge Xiaolun's words.
Her eyelids trembled a few times, and she gasped for breath a few times.
He paused for more than ten seconds before speaking.
"Protecting the Earth doesn't only involve risking your life. I have better ways. Believe me, I can bring a better future to the Earth and humanity."
"Is becoming an accomplice to evil the only way to bring a better future to Earth?!"
Before Ge Xiaolun could speak, Mu Xingchen spoke first.
Furthermore, his tone and gaze were very unfriendly.
Because at this point he also felt that Rose was beyond saving.
"The current Earth has no genes, no spacefaring capabilities, and is utterly impoverished. To avoid being eliminated by the universe and to enter a new era, some changes must be made. Morgana can bring about Earth's evolution the fastest. Only by controlling the demon can we control Earth's future."
Rose didn't get angry because Mu Xingchen's tone was bad; instead, she continued to explain to him in a gentle and patient manner.
"You are surrendering to the devil! You are surrendering!"
Seeing that Qiangwei was determined to believe that Morgana was the future of Earth, Ge Xiaolun roared angrily.
"I did not succumb to the devil. The devil does not represent all devils. Why are mutated demons rampant abroad? Why are people fighting each other to the death over the devil's gene seed? Even turning against their own families?!"
"The devil resides within people's hearts. Only by controlling the devil within people's hearts can Earth have a chance to reach a higher level. Our enemy is not Morgana herself, but rather we must find a way to eliminate the demons within humanity and usher Earth into the genetic era."
Qiangwei continued to patiently explain to Ge Xiaolun and the others.
She hoped they could understand her.
She needs the support of the Super Soldier Corps.
She wanted to save the Earth.
Not only do they want to save the Earth as it is now, but they also want the Earth to gain a firm foothold in the universe from now on.
We will no longer be easily invaded by other civilizations.
"They are demons, they have committed heinous crimes! We must not be assimilated!"
Seeing that Qiangwei was spouting theories about demons, Ge Xiaolun's anger intensified.
"If you want to progress without being assimilated, you must make changes!"
At this moment, Rose also felt an overwhelming sense of disappointment.
But she was unwilling to give up; for the sake of the Earth, she needed their help.
"Your so-called change, your so-called genetic era! It's just about reincarnating humans into new demons!"
Seeing Qiangwei's insistence, Mu Xingchen clenched his fists in anger.
"To avoid being eliminated, humanity must progress. To truly advance into this universe, humanity must make appropriate changes to its genes; this is something every advanced civilization will face."
"The devil is not in the heavens, the devil is in people's hearts! Only by eliminating the devil in people's hearts and working together to move forward can the earth truly stand firm in the universe and enter a truly peaceful era."
Rose was unwilling to give up, so she continued to explain the direction of civilization's evolution to them in a kind and gentle manner.
She hoped they would think things through instead of simply refuting her.
"The devils have committed unforgivable sins on Earth. They spread evil ideas and incited people to kill each other! They have led the evil in the hearts of mankind!"
Seeing that Rose kept blaming humans and acting like a follower of the devil, Mu Xingchen's fists were clenching and pounding.
Honestly, if Ge Xiaolun hadn't been there, he would have beaten her up long ago!
Beat this traitor to human civilization!
Beat this traitor to a pulp!
"Chenzi is right, Rose. It is the appearance of the demon that has led to the evil thoughts in the hearts of mankind. We must drive the demon out of the earth! As long as there are no demons and no demon gene seeds, mankind will naturally stop killing each other. You must be able to distinguish right from wrong, Rose!"
As he spoke, Ge Xiaolun reached out to grab Qiangwei's arm.
He desperately wanted to win her back.
However, Rose did not grant his wish; she shook off Ge Xiaolun's hand that was gripping her forearm.
"Alright, even if we don't allow humanity to evolve, Earth will always need an extremely powerful god to protect it. You, Ge Xiaolun, are not good enough, you, Mu Xingchen, are not good enough, and the Super Soldier Corps is even less good enough! Only when Earth is under the name of a god will other alien races not dare to invade our Earth at will! Do you understand?!"
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